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Velvety Cream of Celery Soup: Better Than Canned Comfort Food

A close-up of a bowl of creamy celery soup, topped with fresh chopped parsley.
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Make this easy homemade Cream of Celery Soup from scratch. It achieves a luxuriously smooth, velvety texture in under an hour, delivering pure comfort food perfection for your weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chopped celery (about 1 large bunch)
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (optional, for extra body)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped celery and diced potato (if using) to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour in the broth. Add the salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the celery and potato are very tender.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup directly in the pot until completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, returning it to the pot.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream. Heat the soup gently over low heat until warmed through; do not boil after adding the cream.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a Gordon Ramsay-inspired flavor, add 1 minced garlic clove with the onion and a small, peeled fennel bulb with the celery.
  • To achieve the best velvety texture, blend the soup longer than you think necessary.
  • If you skip the potato, you may need slightly less broth or a little extra cream for richness.

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